eta/DSI supports all LS-DYNA input data from versions 970 and earlier. As a result, models generated using eta/DSI require no external editing to complete the file for execution. The input ¡°cards¡± are arranged as they are in the LS-DYNA manual. eta/DSI displays the necessary input parameters in windows as shown in Figure 2.15.1 and as described below.
The CARD SELECT BUTTON displays the number of definition cards and allows the user to jump conveniently to the desired card. The card button is not an option when only one card is needed to define the selected property or the number of cards is dependent on user-defined values.
The CARD DESCRIPTION FIELD allows the user to enter a name for the defined properties.
DSI's smart editing field only allows values within the specified range to be entered. If the value entered is beyond the LS-DYNA defined range DSI prompts the user when the user tries to move to another field or card.
Figure 2.15.1 Card Definition Window
The field description indicates the value to be added to the editing field. If the field description text is gray, it indicates that the value entered in that field is dependent on another field that must be edited first.
An editing button forwards the user through a series of prompts, menus, or cards that results in a valid value for the chosen field.
Accepts and saves the defined input data.
Forwards the user to the next input data window for this entity.
Forwards the user to the previous input window for this entity.
Exits without saving or defining the data.
Pressing ENTER at any time during input data definition accepts and saves the defined data.